R&D Hardware Engineer, Intern

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as a summer intern in the hardware development group responsible for network visibility platforms.

• Assist with hardware bring-up, validation, and debug activities.
• Perform laboratory testing and data collection using standard test equipment.
• Review and interpret schematics and design documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of board- and system-level hardware issues.
• Document test procedures, results, and findings.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced schematic review and board-level design practices.
• Hardware bring-up and validation methodologies.
• Debug techniques using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Industry-standard development and troubleshooting workflows.
• High-speed interface fundamentals and system architecture concepts.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Interest in hardware debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Demonstrated interest and aptitude in hardware design, validation, and debugging.

• Understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including:

• Digital logic design

• Basic electronics

• Circuit analysis

• Computer architecture

• Basic scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)

• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment:

• Digital multimeter (DMM)

• Oscilloscope

• Bench power supplies

• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with or exposure to:

• FPGA development

• Microcontrollers and embedded systems

• DDR memory fundamentals

• PCIe architecture and protocols

• Common communication interfaces:

• I²C

• SPI

• UART

• Linux-based debugging and development environments

Relocation may be available for this position.

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